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Accessibility information for events at Ellerslie Global can be found in our site accessibility article.
Mandatory Warden Welcome Talk
Mandatory Warden Welcome Talk & BBQ
Tuesday 22 September from 6pm
Esther Simpson, Lecture Theatre LG.08
Accessibility directions: Enter via the main entrance and turn left, the lifts are on the right, go down to the LG level and upon exiting the lift turn right.
Follow the corridor around and LT (LG.08) is straight ahead. To enter via the rear of the lecture theatre then instead go up to the first floor in the lift and upon exiting turn right and use the door on the left to enter the rear of the lecture theatre.
There is level access into this room via the lift. Entry is to the front or rear of the lecture theatre. There are two waiting spaces for wheelchairs with accompanying height adjustable desks at the front of the lecture theatre and further waiting spaces at the rear with fixed height resting surfaces. Seating is tiered and fixed and there are arm rests on the chairs.
This mandatory talk should be attended by all residents.
This talk will include key information about your halls & safety in your halls, and you will have a chance to get to know your warden.
You must stay for the duration of the talk but you are welcome to leave after.
The event will follow with a BBQ with vegan options - food is first come, first served.
Other events during Welcome Weeks
All of the following events are optional to attend, we would love to see you!
Pizza and Welcome Mixer
Monday 21 September, 6pm - 8pm
Ellerslie Common Room
We will be serving free pizza, both meat and vegan options.
You are free to drop in and leave at any time but please note the food will be first come first served.
You will also be able to meet your Residence Life Assistants and socialise with other residents
Residence Life Social Committee Information Session
Wednesday 23 September, 6.30pm - 7.30pm
Ellerslie Common Room
Information session to find out more about becoming a part of the Residence Life social Committee
This information session will include vital info about the RLSC, what they do, why you should get involved, and how you can join.
Pot and Paint
Thursday 24 September, 6.30 - 8.30pm
Lyddon Common Room
Join us in Lyddon Common Room to paint your own plant pot.
Feel free to drop in/leave at any point but supplies are first come first served.
A Taste of the North
Friday 25 September, 6.30pm - 8pm
Ellerslie Common Room
This food tasting event will allow you to try Northern English food.
We'll have a range of vegan options too.
Day Trip to Harewood House
Saturday 26 September, 10.30am - 2.30pm
Meet at Parkinson Building steps at 10:15am - Get your tickets below:
We'll get a bus to Harewood House. Once we have arrived, you will be able to explore the grounds.
The bus is not wheelchair accessible. If you have additional accessibility requirements, please contact residencelife@leeds.ac.uk.
Ticket includes bus travel and ticket entry to Harewood House.
Dog Therapy
Monday 28 September, 12pm - 2pm
Ellerslie Common Room
Cinema Trip
Hyde Park Picture House
More information TBA - Keep an eye on your email!
We will walk to the cinema, and watch a film here.
More information will be sent to your university email and the site Instagram
